By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House and Senate on Tuesday continued moving forward with a proposal that would provide an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage for certain workers in on-the-job training. The Republican-controlled House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee voted 12-4 along party lines to support a […]
By The News Service of Florida The state university system’s Board of Governors this week will consider a plan by Florida State University to expand a project revamping Doak Campbell Stadium. The board in 2023 approved issuing $265 million in bonds for the project, which focused on renovations to seating on the west side of […]
LOCAL NEWS After leading the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce for 25 years, Sue Dick, the President and CEO, is stepping down at the end of this year. Pointing to opportunities to conduct research and serve an aging population, Florida State University this week will seek approval to issue $413.9 million in bonds to build […]
After leading the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce for 25 years, Sue Dick, the President and CEO, is stepping down at the end of this year. The organizations press release stated that Dick, “will be transitioning from the Chamber to explore new opportunities. Sue will continue to lead the Chamber until December 2025, ensuring a […]
TALLAHASSEE — In a case stemming from a fiery, fatal crash after an 18-year-old motorist drove 116 mph, a federal appeals court Friday sided with Tesla, Inc. in a dispute about the design of the car’s battery system. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district-court decision in the […]
LOCAL NEWS Almost 500 people gathered Saturday at a town hall organized by the Leon Democratic Party. Those in attendance were frustrated and angry: at Donald Trump, at Elon Musk, and at their own political party. NAI TALCOR will hold their 5th annual Commercial Real Estate Market Update on March 24, 2025, at The Moon […]
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a 2024 Florida law aimed at restricting children’s access to major social-media sites, ruling that industry groups did not show they had legal standing to fight the measure. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker, in a ruling […]
Existing-home sales ascended in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. For both monthly and year-over-year sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one region remained stable and the other registered a decline. Total existing-home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – progressed 4.2% from January to a seasonally adjusted […]
LOCAL NEWS On Wednesday, growth management officials held an Application Review Meeting to address the design specifics related to a Waffle House and Culvers proposed to be built near Chiles High School. Tallahassee State College and Lively Technical College aren’t going to merge their operations after all. But some changes remain likely. FLORIDA NEWS Florida […]
A new Waffle House and Culvers have been proposed for Thomasville Road in front of Chiles High School. The restaurants are adjacent to each other and are located between Rhea Road and Wolfpack Way. On Wednesday, growth management officials held an Application Review Meeting to address the design specifics related to the projects. Officials reviewed […]